Hillsdale in Hillsdale County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Winona

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 11, 2022

1. Winona Marker

Inscription. The Heritage Association
2017
Winona
Daughter of The Chief
Daughter of Chief Baw Beese, leader of the Native American Potawatomi Clan, Winona lived in the region of Hillsdale County around the 1830's. Winona's mother was a French pioneer who is believed to have died giving birth to her only child, Winona. "Winona was the replica of her mother and the pride of her father's heart." Reported the Hillsdale Daily News in 1934, reflecting the cherished status of the Hillsdale "Princess" by both the Potawatomi and pioneers alike. The people of Hillsdale fondly remember this beautiful and brave young maiden who lived, worked, and played right here in the hills and dales of Hillsdale County.

Artist
Heather S. Tritchka, Ma of Hillsdale, Michigan

Artist Patrons
Tom & Elizabeth Burke - Clendening Custom Builders Inc.
Becker & Scrivens Concrete Products - Kevin & Janis Shannon
Mrs. Stock's Park Committee - Studio Foundry of Cleveland

Organization
Hillsdale Garden Club - Hillsdale Rotary Club

Baw Beese Patrons
Elaine Anderson - Arlan & Gudrun Gilbert
Tritchka - Stuchell Family

Winona Patrons
Bizar Family - Daniel & Noel

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Bisher
Barry & Karen Hill - Roberta Hill - Carol Malcheff
Richard & Michaela Moore - PAI Ringenberg
Rick & Connie Sexton - Linda Bryant-Solomon

The Heritage Association seeks to educate and preserve our local heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. By exploring our past, we will add to our community's understanding of its rich heritage with beautiful visual reminders of Hillsdale's roots.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 41° 55.175′ N, 84° 37.692′ W. Marker is in Hillsdale, Michigan, in Hillsdale County. It is on East Bacon Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsdale MI 49242, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 11, 2022

2. Winona Marker

markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wilhelmina Stock (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Anthony's Catholic Church (about 800 feet away); Hillsdale County World War II & Korean Conflict Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hillsdale County Heritage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hillsdale County Desert Storm Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); D.A.V.-V.F.W. Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sultana (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsdale.

Winona Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 11, 2022

3. Winona Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.